Paint, Mimosa & Mocktail Morning
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Meeting Room A, McMaster Hall, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Join us for a unique morning experience featuring a guided painting session paired with refreshing mimosas, non-alcoholic beverages, and delightful treats. Come with your friends or treat yourself to a creative escape! This event offers the perfect blend of art and relaxation to start your day.
$35 | Everyone Welcome
Registration required

PrairieCon Games Day
2026-09-12 12:00 - 22:00 | Mingling Area, Knowles-Douglas Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
This is a free event where anyone can come by and drop in to play some tabletop games. Bring your board games, run a D&D Game, or bring some minis and run/play a game! Feel free to bring your own games, or you are free to just show up, and ask to join in with other players.
Free | Everyone welcome | Drop in

BEE-U Open Hive Demonstration
2026-09-12 12:30 - 13:00 | Kavanagh Courtyard, 270 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A9, Canada
What’s the buzz on campus? Brandon University hosts honeybee hives for a project called “Bee U” and we make our very own honey. Get a close look at the busy bees anytime from the windows at Ancillary Services or visit during this open hive session, when BU’s resident beekeepers will explain everything you want to know about bees and beekeeping. You may even get a taste of honey, fresh from the hive.
Meet in Parking Lot 1 next to the Kavanagh Courtyard.
Accessibility note: short climb to the KDC roof
Free | Everyone welcome

Open Campus & Self-Directed Tours
2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
The campus is yours to explore. Doors will be open for you to wander the halls and see what’s new and what has stayed the same. Pick up a Self-Guided Tour booklet at the Healthy Living Centre to start your journey.

Homecoming Banquet & Awards Dinner
2026-09-12 17:00 - 23:00 | Harvest Hall, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
5 pm Cocktails
6 pm Buffet Dinner
Enjoy an evening of celebration, connection and recognition at our annual alumni awards dinner. Join friends, faculty and classmates as we recognize special anniversary class years and celebrate the outstanding achievements of BU alumni!
Registration required — $65

An Evening of Astronomy
2026-09-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Brandon University Astronomical Observatory, 270 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6A9, Canada
Start by taking in a stunning view of Brandon from the highest elevated panorama at the center of the city. Enjoy a tour of the observatory and glimpse into our solar system and far off galaxies. View planets, stars, and other celestial objects.
Weather permitting – Indoor presentation in 223 Brodie in the event of rain.
Meet at Ancillary Services to be escorted up to the viewing platform.
Accessibility note: There are a few small sets of stairs to climb to reach the observatory.

Farewell Brunch
2026-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Harvest Hall, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
Enjoy a wonderful buffet-style breakfast in Harvest Hall, reminisce about your time at BU, and start making plans for 2027!
Registration required — $30
